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London, England (1978 – 1993, 2009 – present)
Public Image Ltd. (aka PiL), are an experimental band which formed in 1978 in London, England. Its original lineup was John Lydon (vocals) (formerly of the Sex Pistols), Keith Levene (guitar) and Jah Wobble (bass), although by 1983, the band’s lineup would become a fluctuating one, revolving around Lydon. PiL are often cited as one of the most challenging and innovative bands of the post-punk period; John Lydon is quoted as saying he wanted to form an anti-rock band. They were influenced by a wide range of artists, especially esoteric artists like Can, Captain Beefheart, Tim Buckley & various dub artists.
As the years progressed, the PiL line-up would change, adding renowned drummer Martin Atkins in 1979 as the direction of the band evolved. Compared to their first three albums, the later 1980’s/early 1990’s period saw a more conventional sound to the musical aspect, but still retaining Lydon’s biting lyrics. The album Compact Disc (aka Album or Cassette, depending on what format you have it on), recorded by Lydon with a slate of studio musicians organized by producer Bill Laswell, is considered the artistic highpoint of this period of PiL’s evolution. PiL reached their commercial zenith with their aptly titled ninth album, 9, during 1989/1990.
PiL kept going as a Lydon project until 1993, when Lydon disbanded the group. Their final lineup consisted of Lydon, Ted Chau (guitar, keyboards), Mike Joyce of The Smiths (drums), John McGeoch of Magazine and Siouxsie and the Banshees (guitar), and Russel Webb (bass).
As the years progressed, the PiL line-up would change, adding renowned drummer Martin Atkins in 1979 as the direction of the band evolved. Compared to their first three albums, the later 1980’s/early 1990’s period saw a more conventional sound to the musical aspect, but still retaining Lydon’s biting lyrics. The album Compact Disc (aka Album or Cassette, depending on what format you have it on), recorded by Lydon with a slate of studio musicians organized by producer Bill Laswell, is considered the artistic highpoint of this period of PiL’s evolution. PiL reached their commercial zenith with their aptly titled ninth album, 9, during 1989/1990.
PiL kept going as a Lydon project until 1993, when Lydon disbanded the group. Their final lineup consisted of Lydon, Ted Chau (guitar, keyboards), Mike Joyce of The Smiths (drums), John McGeoch of Magazine and Siouxsie and the Banshees (guitar), and Russel Webb (bass).
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Totally underrated band! I can't believe how few listeners there are considering how well-known the Pistols are! By the way, the remastered "Happy" IS worth buying! Great sound!
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)) Fuckin' awesome band) yeaaah ))
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The PIL album 9 is now available on Cd it is remastered you can get it off amazon!!!! £6.99
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drugging on and on and on and on and on and on and ooooon... fuck
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FearOfSatan wrote:
John Lydon at his best..excited about the new one.
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RockyRevolution wrote:
i dont care what the people say.im on love with lydon.
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thesilentview wrote:
I'm willing to bet the new album will be amazing.
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POYIM wrote:
Fucking hate this band....
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mutinyonark wrote:
there's nothing wrong with post flowers of romance pil. there's alot of gems in the rough
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ChriSThaaRippeR wrote:
Новый альбом в следующем году.
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megajosh2 wrote:
A new album? If they're anywhere near as bad as post Flowers of Romance I don't want to know anything more.
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scizoprenic wrote:
why isn't 'she's bangin' the door' in the top? fuckin great song
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